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• Clamor is growing in Europe to boycott Trump’s World Cup - This summer’s North American World Cup is inextricably tied to President Donald Trump. Some of his critics are questioning the fitness of the U.S. as a host.
• How Losing Her Limbs Turned Cooking Columnist Yewande Komolafe Into a Different Kind of Cook - Two years ago, our cooking columnist Yewande Komolafe woke from a coma and soon learned her body would be profoundly altered. She recounts her journey back to the kitchen, and to herself.
• Republican candidate challenges Tuberville residency, says he appears to live Florida, not Alabama - A Republican opponent is challenging U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor of Alabama, accusing the football coach-turned-politician of not meeting the legal requirement to have lived in the state for seven years. Ke
• Border czar Homan meets with Minnesota officials following immigration operation tensions - Border Czar Tom Homan met with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after President Trump's reshuffling of federal immigration leadership in the state.
• Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC executives join UK's Starmer on high-stakes China trip - Executives from Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC are joining Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a rare China visit, highlighting the business focus of the trip amid strained global trade relations.
• Dozens Arrested After Anti-ICE Protest at a Manhattan Hilton - The demonstration at the TriBeCa hotel followed a similar targeting of a Hilton property in Minneapolis on Sunday.
• Australia inflation meets expectations at 3.6%, reaching a six-quarter high - The inflation reading comes after Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said in an interview that inflation at current levels is "too high."
• Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech - President Trump received a heartfelt prayer for "wisdom and protection" during an Iowa restaurant stop ahead of his midterm campaign launch on Tuesday.
• One year after DeepSeek, Chinese AI firms from Alibaba to Moonshot race to release new models - Chinese companies are releasing new AI models and striving to gain an edge in the AI application race as the country's biggest holiday of the year nears.
• Steelers usher in new coaching era; Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers reunion talk builds - New Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy addressed a potential reunion with Aaron Rodgers as the team awaits the four-time MVP’s decision.
• Assistant principal at Georgia elementary school accused of stealing from Walmart nearly 100 times - The assistant principal at an elementary school in Cherokee County is on leave after being accused of nearly 100 thefts.
• Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America - Ted Cruz responds to reports describing rapidly deteriorating situation as Iran-backed militias threaten 'total war' against America. He called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters.
• Ben & Jerry’s co-founder calls for ICE to be 'defunded and disbanded': 'This is not freedom' - Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen called for ICE to be "defunded and disbanded" after fatal shootings in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents.
• Grand Forks police distribute photo of car, hoping to speak to owner - Jan. 27—GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks Police Department has distributed a photo of a vehicle in hopes that the public can help shed some light on an alleged assault case over the weekend. The reddish four-door sedan is shown in a photo that
• ‘Yellowstone’ star Kelly Reilly calls drama surrounding hit show's final season a ‘shame’ - Kelly Reilly finally speaks out about the controversial ending of "Yellowstone," calling the behind-the-scenes drama "a shame."
• 'Star Trek' actress says backlash pushes the show’s 'wokeness' to warp speed - Gina Yashere embraces "super woke" label for "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" after facing criticism, calls herself a "space lesbian" in defiant response.
• Trump launches midterm push in Iowa, warns losses would derail agenda: 'We gotta win' - Trump launched his midterm campaign in Iowa Tuesday, warning supporters that losing Congress would jeopardize tax cuts and border policies in 2026 elections.
• D.H.S. Review Does Not Say Pretti Brandished Gun, As Noem Claimed - An initial report from an internal agency watchdog says the Minneapolis man was shot by law enforcement after resisting arrest, but makes no mention of the allegations leveled by a Trump administration official.
• Amazon inadvertently sends email to employees confirming Wednesday layoffs - Amazon sent a notice out to staffers in an apparent error acknowledging "organizational changes" at the company.
• Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority - A Virginia judge struck down a redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers violated constitutional requirements during 2024 special session proceedings.
• Ilhan Omar sprayed by unknown substance after man charges her at Minneapolis town hall - Rep. Ilhan Omar was able to continue her town hall in Minneapolis after a man got up, charged her and sprayed her with something while she was speaking at a town hall.
• Larry Ellison's Sailboat Split With Wife Was 'Pivotal': Here Is What The Oracle Founder Says You Should Think About When People Call You 'Crazy' - Oracle Corp co-founder Larry Ellison once said a disagreement over buying a sailboat ended his marriage. From Medical School Dreams To Discontent In his 2016 commencement speech at the University of Southern California, Ellison reflected on
• US has told Ukraine it must sign peace deal with Russia to get security guarantees, source says - WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The United States has told Ukraine that it must sign on to a peace deal with Russia in order to get U.S. security guarantees, a source familiar with internal discussions
• Oscar-nominated composer latest performer to pull Trump Kennedy Center performance over 'conflict' with values - American composer Philip Glass pulled the premiere of his "Lincoln" symphony at the Trump Kennedy Center, citing "conflict" with the center's leadership.
• Wall Street Thinks This AI Stock Is the Next Big Thing - While AI chip stocks continue to garner outsize attention, smart analysts are looking elsewhere for growth.
• Young brothers die after trying desperately to help each other in icy pond during winter storm: report - Three elementary school brothers, ages 6, 8 and 9, tragically died after getting into difficulty in an icy pond during a Texas winter storm, authorities said.
• Senate GOP critics say Noem ‘needs to go’ amid fallout from Minneapolis shootings - Both Senate Republicans have been notable critics of Trump administration officials, and are the first to break from the GOP in their demands that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem be punished.
• Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up as Wall Street braces for Fed decision, Big Tech earnings - Wall Street is assessing the Federal Reserve and 'magnificent seven' earnings reports in a big week for data releases.
• Tech tycoon husband arrested after wife found dead below mountain highway in wealthy enclave - Tech executive accused of killing wife amid $4.5 million divorce battle. Aryan Papoli's body discovered 75 feet below highway in the Crestline area.
• Texas Gov Greg Abbott halts H-1B visas through 2027 after 'egregious schemes' allegedly displaced workers - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies pending investigation into alleged program abuse and worker displacement.
• Dollar suffers worst one-day slide since last April after Trump says currency hasn't fallen too low - The dollar dropped about 1.3% on Tuesday.
• Government officials and business execs slammed over concerning behavior ahead of World Economic Forum: 'It's pure hypocrisy' - "The world's most powerful and superrich elite discuss global challenges..."
• Asia markets set to open mostly higher after S&P 500 hits record - Markets across Asia were poised to extend gains on Tuesday after a record close on Wall Street, with Australia’s inflation release in focus.
• Jim Cramer names 3 stocks bearing the brunt of Trump’s agenda – and 2 others benefiting - President Donald Trump is a force to be reckoned with in the stock market — but whether he's helping or hurting companies depends on where they sit.
• Swalwell promises if elected governor, former ICE agents would be 'un-hirable' in California - Rep. Eric Swalwell appeared to say former ICE agents would be "un-hirable" in California if he becomes governor, according to statements he made on Tuesday.
• Travelers told to avoid Minneapolis due to 'violent clashes' with immigration authorities - Germany updates its U.S. travel advisory, citing immigration protests and "violent clashes" in Minneapolis and other cities, advising citizens to avoid crowds.
• Five years after the GameStop mania, retail investors have become a force Wall Street can’t ignore - "Retail investors are difference-makers. They can move markets with size and conviction," said Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat.
• John Stamos breaks political silence, calls ICE operations 'cruel' after Minneapolis shooting - John Stamos breaks political silence to condemn ICE operations as "cruel" following second fatal Minneapolis shooting during immigration enforcement action.
• Intel says it will match government's 'Trump Accounts' contribution to kids of employees - The 530A program, often called "Trump Accounts," passed last year as part of the administration's "big beautiful bill."
• West Virginia man allegedly threatened to kill Trump supporters, ICE agents in online videos: report - West Virginia man allegedly posted videos threatening Trump supporters and ICE agents, police say. Cody Smith, 20, arrested on terroristic charges.
• Federal judge threatening ICE director with contempt donated to group helping illegal immigrants - Judge Patrick Schiltz's donations to immigrant advocacy group revealed as Department of Justice faces setbacks in Minnesota federal court over ICE detention orders.
• Accused surgeon Michael McKee allegedly lurked at ex-wife's home weeks before double murder: report - Surgeon allegedly stalked ex-wife weeks before Columbus double murder, new court documents reveal. Michael McKee accused of lurking at victims' home.
• Boston police ignored 100% of ICE detainer requests in 2025, citing sanctuary law - Boston rejected every ICE detainer request last year, citing sanctuary laws, as the Trump administration files a lawsuit and critics raise public safety concerns.
• New York, California projected to lose 6 House seats to red states after 2030, census analysis shows - Blue states like New York and California are projected to lose six congressional seats to Republican states by 2030; Texas and Florida expected to gain eight.
• Liberal NY Times columnist says Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers 'were right' to criticize Crockett's Senate campaign - New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg argued last week that comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers were right to be skeptical of Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign.
• Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation of 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE in Minnesota - An image of the boy, wearing a Spider-Man backpack as he was detained by federal agents, became a symbol of the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
• Judge finds Virginia Democrats' redistricting resolution illegal - A Virginia judge ruled Tuesday that a proposed constitutional amendment letting Democrats redraw the state's Congressional maps was illegal, setting back the party's efforts to pick up seats in the U.S. House in November. Tazewell Circuit
• Woman's painful reaction to wine leads to life-changing cancer discovery - A new mom thought drinking wine was causing strange pain and itching. Months later, a lump in her neck revealed a shocking blood cancer diagnosis.
• Storm Deaths Reach 10, Testing Mamdani’s Handling of a Weather Emergency - After first saying that it did not appear that the dead were homeless people, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has vowed to do more to get people into shelters.
• Federal judge blocks deportation of 5-year-old boy and father taken in Minnesota immigration operation - A federal judge blocked the deportation of 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and father detained by immigration authorities in Minnesota last week amid legal challenge.